Local anesthetic overdose and allergy are both dose dependent and can be prevented by adhering to MRD guidelines
A) True
B) False
B
Explanation: B) A major difference between overdose and allergy is that allergies are not dose dependent. MRD guidelines should be adhered to for overdose prevention.
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